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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg issued an apology after Facebook briefly removed a video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on July 23. The apology followed warnings from the Indian government (the Centre) and a parliamentary panel that Meta could lose its 'safe harbour' legal protections if it did not apologize. The article explains the context of the video removal and the concept of safe harbour, which shields platforms from liability for user content. The incident highlights tensions between global tech platforms and national governments over content moderation and legal immunity.
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Updated: August 8, 2026, 11:40 PM IST Published: August 5, 2026, 8:50 PM IST
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised after Facebook briefly removed a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on July 23. The apology followed warnings from the Centre and a parliamentary panel that Meta could lose its safe harbour protection if an apology was not issued.
What Happened
- Facebook temporarily removed a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from July 23.
- The Centre and a parliamentary panel issued warnings to Meta regarding the incident.
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg subsequently issued an apology.
What 'Safe Harbour' Means
Safe harbour protection refers to legal provisions that shield online platforms like Meta from liability for content posted by users. The Centre warned that Meta could lose this protection if it failed to apologise for the removal of the PM's video.
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